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Dragnet · Episode 229
Tuesday, January 5, 1954
In The Big Listen, detectives Friday and Smith investigate a drunken man's claims about a gang of counterfeiters in Los Angeles. They must piece together clues to prevent a crime before it's too late. A drunk in a Turkish bath supplies the clue needed to round up a gang of counterfeiters. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Chesterfield, made by Liggett, Detectives investigate suspicious visitors, Detectives gather information on suspects, Police identify known criminals, Suspects are interrogated about plans, Surveillance set up around hotel, Counterfeit operation is discovered, Raid on the print shop begins crime, murder, blackmail tense NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet is brought to you by Chesterfield, made by Liggett and Myers. First, major tobacco company to give you a complete line of quality cigarettes. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to robbery detail. You get a call from an informant telling you that three known gangsters have moved into your city. You don't know who they are or why they're in Los Angeles. Your job, ch…
Dragnet · Episode 230
Tuesday, January 12, 1954
A young girl, Mona Fenton, is found in a hotel room with the gas on, leading detectives to investigate a possible suicide that may involve foul play. The case takes a darker turn as they uncover her troubled past and connections to a dangerous figure. Mona Fenton is found in a hotel room with the gas on. An attempted suicide? Who was the man who registered for the room with her? Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Chesterfield, made by Liggett, Investigate the girl's condition, Search for the missing husband, Discover evidence of drug use, Interview friends for leads, Confront the troubled young woman, Trial reveals the tragic truth murder, psychological, crime tense NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet is brought to you by Chesterfield, made by Liggett and Myers. First major tobacco company to give you a complete line of quality cigarettes. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a homicide detail. A young girl has been found in a cheap hotel room apparently in attempted suicide. There's reason to suspect foul play. Your job, investigate. To sell a product, you have …
Dragnet · Episode 231
Tuesday, January 19, 1954
Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the mysterious disappearance of Bertha Gillespie, an elderly woman and Scrabble champion, who has vanished without a trace. A little old lady named Bertha Gillespie (a tea room operator and Scrabble champ) has mysteriously disappeared. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Investigate missing person case, Discover cash withdrawal details, Witness claims to know killer, Question prime suspect Medina, Suspect admits to confrontation murder, crime, psychological tense NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Your detective sergeant, you're assigned to homicide detail. An elderly woman in your city has disappeared. There's no lead to where she's gone or why she left. Your job, find her. It was Wednesday, July 14th. It was hot in Los Angeles. We were working the day. Watch out for homicide detail. My partner is Frank Smith. The boss is Captain Warman. My name is Friday. We were on our wa…
Dragnet · Episode 232
Tuesday, January 26, 1954
A clothing store in Hollywood is burglarized, and the police suspect the ex-convict assistant manager. Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the theft of over $12,000 worth of merchandise. A clothing store has been burglarized...the ex-convict assistant manager is suspected. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Chesterfield, made by Liggett, Investigate the store theft, Identify potential suspects, Apprehend the thieves, Uncover the burglary scheme NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet is brought to you by Chesterfield, made by Liggett and Myers, first major tobacco company to give you a complete line of quality cigarettes. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to burglary detail. You get a call that a clothing store in Hollywood is suffering losses. The value of the stolen property is over $12,000. There's no lead to the identity of the thief, no …
Dragnet · Episode 233
Tuesday, February 2, 1954
Four children are discovered alone in a neglected home, raising concerns about their alcoholic mother who has vanished. Detectives investigate the potential for foul play as they seek to ensure the children's safety. Four children are found alone in a filthy house...their alcoholic mother nowhere to be found. A different story from cat. #46942, despite the similar plots. Jack Webb Chesterfield, made by Liggett, Investigate the Telford household, Confront the children's living conditions, Gather evidence from the crime lab, Question the mother about her absence, Search for missing persons, Confront the mother about neglect murder, crime, psychological tense NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet is brought to you by Chesterfield, made by Liggett and Myers. First, major tobacco company to bring you a complete line of quality cigarettes. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a juvenile detail. Four children in your city have apparently been abandoned by their mother. There's no trace of the woman's whereabouts. There's a possibility of foul play. Your job, inv…
Dragnet · Episode 234
Tuesday, February 9, 1954
Sergeant Friday investigates a series of liquor store robberies committed by a man and a woman, both of whom are dangerous and capable of violence. The stakes rise as they continue to elude capture, leaving the police under pressure to stop them. Sergeant Friday is on the trail of two dangerous liquor store robbers, one of whom is a beautiful redhead. Jack Donohoe, Jean Tatum, Marty Wynn, Ralph Moody, Vic Perrin, Victor Rodman Chesterfield, made by Liggett, Investigate the robbery scene, Witness describes the suspects, Find the abandoned getaway car, Interview the robbery victim, Confront the suspect's wife, Gather evidence against the couple crime, murder, psychological tense Hal Gibney NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet is brought to you by Chesterfield, made by Liggett and Myers. We've sent major tobacco company to bring you a complete line of quality cigarettes. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a robbery detail. A pair of thieves has been terrorizing the merchants in your city. They're described as a man and a woman. From their actions you know they're capable of murder. Your…
Dragnet · Episode 235
Tuesday, February 16, 1954
A con-man uses real diamonds to swindle unsuspecting victims, selling them cut glass instead. Detectives work to stop his fraudulent scheme before more people fall prey to his deception. A con-man uses real diamonds to cheat unsuspecting victims, selling them cut glass after they've taken the bait. The first victim is Harold Filson. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Chesterfield, made by Liggett, Detectives investigate a bank scam, Victim describes the con artist, Police gather leads on the suspect, Detectives set up a sting operation, Confrontation with the suspect, Case wraps up with arrest crime, psychological, blackmail tense George Fenneman NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet is brought to you by Chesterfield, made by Liggett and Myers. First, major tobacco company to bring you a complete line of quality cigarettes. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to Bunko Fugitive Detail. A confidence man has set up operations in your city. The product he's selling has a ready market. Perfect cut blue-white diamonds. Your job? Stop him. Today you'l…
Dragnet · Episode 236
Tuesday, February 23, 1954
Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the brutal murder of Mrs. Ada Fitzgerald, who is found bludgeoned to death with a lead pipe in her office. They must track down her killer before he escapes into the city. Mrs. Ada Fitzgerald has been found murdered. She was bludgeoned to death with a lead pipe! See cat. #93709 for a network, sponsored recording of this broadcast. Ben Alexander, Jack Donohough, Jack Webb, Marty Winn, Vance Frazer, Virginia Gregg Chesterfield, made by Liggett, Detectives investigate a murder scene, Witness describes the shocking discovery, Detectives examine the murder weapon, Suspect reveals troubling past, Police gather evidence against the suspect, Interrogation reveals critical details murder, crime, psychological tense Hal Gibney NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet is brought to you by Chesterfield, made by Liggett and Myers. We have a great major tobacco company to bring you a complete line of quality cigarettes. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to homicide detail. The body of an attractive woman has been found in a downtown office building, beaten to death with a piece of lead pipe. The killer has escaped into the city. …
Dragnet · Episode 237
Tuesday, March 2, 1954
Detectives investigate the disappearance of a young mother, Harriet Shipley, and her baby after receiving reports of potential foul play. The case reveals troubling details about Harriet's mental state and her relationships. Harriet Shipley has disappeared with her baby, after threats had been made against her life. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb, Marty Winn, Vance Frazer Chesterfield, made by Liggett, Investigate possible foul play, Interview the apartment manager, Search for missing woman, Explore connections to Bender, Confront family about the baby, Reveal shocking family secrets George Fenneman NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you're about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet is brought to you by Chesterfield, made by Liggett and Myers. First major tobacco company to bring you a complete line of quality cigarettes. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a missing person's detail. You get a call that a young mother and a nine-month-old baby have disappeared. Routine investigation turns up the possibility of foul play. Your job, find them. To…
Dragnet · Episode 238
Tuesday, March 9, 1954
Detectives investigate the brutal murder of Ethel Lawrence, whose body is discovered in her home. Evidence points to her husband, but the case takes a surprising turn. Ethel Lawrence has been viciously beaten to death in her house. The evidence points overwhelmingly towards her husband. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Chesterfield, made by Liggett, Investigate the crime scene, Witness describes the victim, Question the husband about alimony, Suspect disappears without a trace, Confront the suspect in custody, Re-examine the evidence gathered George Fenneman NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet is brought to you by Chesterfield, made by Liggett and Myers. First, major tobacco company to bring you a complete line of quality cigarettes. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to homicide detail. A howling dog causes a man to check his neighbor's house. He finds the brutally beaten body of an elderly woman. She's been killed by person or persons unknown. Your jo…
Dragnet · Episode 239
Tuesday, March 16, 1954
Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a hit-and-run incident where a pregnant woman is seriously injured by a speeding hot rod driver. They must gather evidence and find the culprit before he can evade justice. A hot-rodder has run down a pregnant woman while she was crossing the street...without ever slowing down. A good story. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Chesterfield, made by Liggett, Investigate the hit and run, Question the injured woman's husband, Search for the hot rod driver, Find evidence at the garage, Confront the suspect about the accident, Gather evidence against the driver crime, murder, psychological tense George Fenneman NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet is brought to you by Chesterfield, made by Liggett and Myers. It's a major tobacco company to bring you a complete line of quality cigarettes. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to hit and run felony detail. A young woman has been run down and seriously injured. The driver of the car has fled from the scene. Your job, find him. Today, friends, you hear these three…
Dragnet · Episode 240
Tuesday, March 23, 1954
Detectives investigate a supermarket robbery involving a suspect with a false moustache. The stakes rise as they must identify the thief before he strikes again. A man with a false moustache is suspected of robbing a supermarket. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Chesterfield, made by Liggett, Detectives assigned to robbery case, Investigating the supermarket robbery, Tracking down the suspect's whereabouts, Searching the suspect's motel room, Confronting the robbery suspect, Arresting the suspect and aftermath crime, murder, psychological tense George Fenneman NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet is brought to you by Chesterfield, made by Liggett and Myers. First major tobacco company to bring you a complete line of quality cigarettes. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to robbery detail. A supermarket in your city has been robbed. The thief wore a disguise. You don't know who he is or what he looks like. Your job, find him. Today, friends, you hear these …
Dragnet · Episode 241
Tuesday, March 30, 1954
Paul Marcus confesses to Sergeant Friday that he has murdered Lorraine Farrell, revealing the weight of his personal dilemma. As the investigation unfolds, the nature of his confession raises questions about truth and consequences. Paul Marcus confesses to Sergeant Friday that he's murdered Lorraine Farrell...and that his problem is "something personal." See cat. #61302 for an AFRS rebroadcast of this program in better audio quality. Ben Alexander, Herb Ellis, Jack Webb, Walter Schumann L & M Chesterfield, made by Liggett, Detectives investigate a confession, Suspect reveals details of the crime, Marcus describes his relationship with her, Detectives verify the suspect's story, Witness provides crucial information, Suspect's claims lead to new evidence, Victim's identity comes into question murder, psychological, mistaken_identity tense George Fenneman NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet is brought to you by Chesterfield, made by Liggett and Myers. First, major tobacco company to bring you a complete line of quality cigarettes. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to homicide detail. A young man walks into your office and tells you he has a problem. From the way he talks, you know it's serious. Your job, listen. Today, friends, you hear these three …
Dragnet · Episode 242
Tuesday, April 6, 1954
Detectives investigate a bank robbery where two masked gunmen threaten a bank employee. They must identify the robbers and track them down before they can escape. A pair of bank robbers are identified by one of the customers in the bank. The trail leads to a car rental agency. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Chesterfield, made by Liggett, Witness describes the suspects, Detectives investigate bank robbery, Detectives gather evidence, Surveillance leads to suspects, Detectives wait for the criminals, Confrontation with the suspects crime, murder, psychological tense George Fenneman NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet is brought to you by Chesterfield, made by Liggett and Myers. First, major tobacco company to bring you a complete line of quality cigarettes. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to robbery detail. Two masked gunmen have held up a bank in your city. The victims can't give you a lead to their identity. Your job, find them. Today, friends, you hear these three words …
Dragnet · Episode 243
Tuesday, April 13, 1954
A young woman reports her friend Katherine Pilgrim's heroin addiction, prompting detectives to investigate the situation among local teenagers. The stakes rise as they uncover the involvement of two men in her drug use. A young woman reports that her friend Katherine Pilgrim, is addicted to heroin. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Chesterfield, made by Liggett, Investigate teenage drug addiction, Search for evidence in apartment, Question the doctor about treatment, Confront the Pilgrim family, Trial results reveal consequences crime, psychological tense George Fenneman NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet is brought to you by Chesterfield, made by Liggett and Myers. First major tobacco company to bring you a complete line of quality cigarettes. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a juvenile detail. You get a report of drug addiction within a group of teenagers. You don't know if the information is true. Your job, check it out. Take Peter Lynn Hayes and Mary Healy, A…
Dragnet · Episode 244
Tuesday, April 20, 1954
Detectives investigate a series of purse snatchings where fourteen women have been robbed and beaten, each providing conflicting descriptions of the assailant. The urgency escalates as one victim is critically injured, prompting a plan to catch the attacker. Fourteen women have been robbed and beaten, but each gives a different description of the purse snatcher. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Chesterfield, made by Liggett, Detectives investigate recent robberies, Identifying the suspect's pattern, Decoy operation begins tonight, Victim describes the attacker, Police pursue the fleeing suspect, Inquest reveals suspect's fate George Fenneman NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet is brought to you by Chesterfield, made by Liggett and Myers. The first major tobacco company to bring you a complete line of quality cigarettes. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to robbery detail. Fourteen women in your city have been robbed and beaten. You've got a half dozen descriptions of their attacker. None of them match. The man's still free. Your job, g…
Dragnet · Episode 245
Tuesday, April 27, 1954
Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith investigate a gang of shoplifters targeting department stores in Los Angeles, led by a figure known as Arthur. They must gather evidence to stop the thefts before the gang strikes again. A gang of shoplifters, led by the mysterious "Arthur," is specializing in suits of clothing, preying on Los Angeles department stores. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Chesterfield, made by Liggett, Investigate shoplifting at department store, Witness describes suspicious customers, Detectives track boosting gang activity, Surveillance reveals prime suspect's role, Prepare for a risky delivery operation, Confront the suspect in a trap George Fenneman NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names were changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet is brought to you by Chesterfield, made by Liggett and Myers. First, major tobacco company to bring you a complete line of quality cigarettes. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to forgery division, shoplifting detail. An organized gang of thieves have started operating in your city. In spite of the precautions taken, the thieves are still working. Your job, stop them.…
Dragnet · Episode 246
Tuesday, May 4, 1954
A traffic cop is shot dead at an intersection for no apparent reason, prompting a desperate manhunt for the killer. Detectives Friday and Smith race against time to stop the murderer before he strikes again. A traffic cop has been shot in cold blood at an intersection...for no apparent reason. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Sponsor message, Investigate the officer's shooting, Witness describes the suspect, Identify the getaway vehicle, Confront the barricaded suspect, Arrest the armed criminal, Uncover the dead man's connections murder, crime, psychological tense George Fenneman NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet is brought to you by Chesterfield. For the taste you want, the mildness you want, a really refreshing smoke by America's most popular two-way cigarette, Chesterfield. May satisfy millions. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to homicide detail. A killer is loose in your city. You don't know who he is or where to find him. You don't know who his victim will be. Your…
Dragnet · Episode 247
Tuesday, May 11, 1954
Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a brutal assault on Mrs. Kieran, leading them to a second victim and a suspect who denies involvement. The case escalates as they gather evidence and prepare for trial. Mrs. Kieran has been found badly beaten. The evidence points to Mr. Kieran, but then a second woman is found beaten up. See cat. #76365 for a network, sponsored version of this broadcast. Ben Alexander, Jack Donahoe, Marty Wynn, Vance Brasher, Virginia Gregg, Walter Schumann Sponsor message, Investigate the woman's screams, Discover the crime scene details, Identify the potential suspect, Interrogate the salesman suspect, Uncover the suspect's past crimes, Connect the dots in the case crime, murder, psychological tense George Fenneman NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet brought to you by Chesterfield. For the taste you want, the mildness you want, a really refreshing smoke, buy America's most popular two-way cigarette. Chesterfield. They satisfy millions. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a robbery detail. You get a call that a woman has been badly beaten. She can't describe her assailant. He's still at large. Your job, find him…
